Jeff Duncan

04/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/19/2024 12:14

Rep. Duncan Votes NO on Democrat Foreign Aid Rule

Rep. Duncan Votes NO on Democrat Foreign Aid Rule

April 19, 2024

Washington, D.C. -After Democrats on the House Rules Committee pushed through an aid package that offers up weak-kneed legislation that violates the legislative process, Congressman Jeff Duncan voted NO and released the following statement:

"I'm disappointed to see the Republican-controlled House cede power to the Democrats by allowing them to dictate what Rules are brought up for consideration on the House Floor and voting through their preferred legislation," said Congressman Jeff Duncan. "This Rule ignores the number one issue for Americans-securing our border. Additionally, the Rule presents watered-down versions of bills the House has already delivered to the Senate. The bills considered under this rule should have included a 'pay for'-a federal program to defund and reallocate money to cover the cost of the aid."

"I stand by securing our border through H.R. 2 which passed in May of 2023 and giving Israel aid via H.R. 6126 which passed the House in November 2023. The Senate should debate the bills, pass them, or amend them for return to the House. That's the legislative process. The American people gave the House majority to Republicans. We should stand by the legislation we have passed instead of allowing Democrats to control the Chamber and 'show vote' for political cover."

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